Live Event Crew
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Position Overview & Specifications
Silverback are looking for people to join our incredible crew. It takes a rare breed to do this job and to do it to the Silverback standard!
The Birmingham Team cover The Midlands and beyond. We work on live events, exhibition and conferences at prestigious venues, on location with TV, Film and Fashion, and sports stadiums. The work is physically demanding, and the hours can be unsociable, BUT you’ll never be bored or in the same space for too long.
Our crew take pride in their work and thrive on their ability to deliver each job safely and successfully. They are loved by our clients who know when they have Silverback on site with them, their job will run smoothly and on time, if not ahead of schedule.
Whether you have experience, or new to the crewing industry, if you're keen, well presented and physically fit, then you can carve a career with Silverback.
Our core work:
- Building sets, stages and stands
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Setting up event spaces with furniture, AV equipment, etc.
- Moving props and scenery
You will definitely be:
- A positive person with an even more positive attitude
- Physically fit and ready to flex those muscles
- An effective communicator
- Punctual, able to navigate the Midlands region, and work to schedules (safely)
- Happy to work some scary hours, at weekends, and evenings
You may also have:
- Some manual handling/heavy lifting experience
- Experience in the events industry, or similar (maybe film or TV)
- Clean driving license
- Any plant operating licenses (telehandlers, cherry pickers, fork or scissor lifts)
Why work with us:
- PAYE or Self-Employed
- Flexible working – you choose your hours
- Auto Pension Enrolment for PAYE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: £12.60-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
You may need to wear a mask and follow other protocols as requested by our clients and/or the venues
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: DT/0422
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Live Event Crew roles across Silverback Event Crew's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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